Anxiety

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a mental health disorder that causes persistent fear and intense worry, even when there’s no actual danger.

Both adolescents and adults can develop an anxiety disorder. Risk factors for anxiety can include a history of trauma, excessive stress, or having underlying medical conditions like diabetes and thyroid disease.

Recovery Psychiatric Services provides personalized treatment plans for different types of anxiety disorders, including:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

GAD causes persistent and excessive worry about everyday issues. These issues can also trigger physical symptoms like rapid heart rate, sweating, and shaking.

Social anxiety disorder

Social anxiety describes high levels of fear or worry about social situations. The condition can contribute to low self-esteem, depression, and avoidance of certain people or places.

Panic disorder

Panic disorder causes episodes of sudden, intense fear or feelings of doom that peak within minutes. The intensity of a panic attack can lead to ongoing anxiety about having another one.

Phobia

A phobia describes an intense fear of specific situations or objects.

When should I seek medical care for anxiety?

Occasional anxiety is a natural reaction to stressful situations. Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Recovery Psychiatric Services if you or your child has excessive worries or fears that interfere with your responsibilities or quality of life.

An anxiety disorder can also cause persistent symptoms like:

• Restlessness
• Rapid breathing
• Increased heart rate
• Gastrointestinal upset
• Weakness and fatigue
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Tension and restlessness

The medical team reviews your symptoms and completes a psychological evaluation. They can also screen for depression and other mental health issues that can occur along with anxiety.

How is anxiety treated?

Recovery Psychiatric Services offers personalized anxiety treatment plans for adults and adolescents aged 6 and up. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, they may recommend:

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a type of talk therapy that helps you understand your anxiety triggers. Therapists provide strategies you can use to reduce the frequency of anxious thoughts, overcome fears, and restore your self-confidence.

Medications

If therapy isn’t enough to relieve anxiety symptoms, you may benefit from anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications. Medications work by balancing chemicals in your brain that regulate your mood to treat anxious feelings and intrusive thoughts.

Call Recovery Psychiatric Services to schedule an anxiety evaluation for yourself or your child, or book an appointment online today.